Our Oldest is 11!

We can't believe he is 11! He is growing up entirely too fast and it is not okay. 

This summer Abram did a week of rock climbing camp at a nearby climbing center and he loved it! After the week was done, he announced that was where he wanted to have his birthday party (since this was his party year). He has been planning this party since July. He invited his 10 friends and they had a blast. 

You know me, I love a good theme party... the older he gets its a bit harder to convince him of my ideas, but he did get awfully excited about his rock climbing cake that he made with his dad. We all think it turned out so great! I love his big smile!

He never ceases to amaze me!

He is fearless!

He is so blessed with these boys in his life!

Pizza first, and then...

Cake!

Abram's actual birthday was on a CC community day, so for his presentation he shared his birthday binder. I love that he wanted to share this with his friends. 

After we left CC, we picked up Chris at the airport (he was returning home from his mission trip to Rwanda). It took a bit longer than we expected, and we didn't return home until 8pm. Never once did Abram complain or get upset about having to wait so long to celebrate his birthday. When we finally got home, we ate some pizza for dinner, enjoyed his cake (which he picked out the recipe for) and then opened his presents. Abram asked for three things this year: for his Gram to be here on his actual birthday, a knife, and a black and gold basketball. He was thrilled to get all three! 

His absolute favorite candle that he loves to have every year!

His gram and new basketball!

And finally, the knife he has waited so long for... Chris brought it home for him from Rwanda!

Look at his eyes!

That smile.. it melts my heart every time!

The boys love reading their poster every birthday morning... they love all the big numbers and comparing the numbers to last year's poster. 

Every year we celebrate Abram, I'm just so overwhelmed that we get a front row seat to watch this amazing boy group up. He's just the neatest kid- he is funny, compassionate and smart. He loves to be with people and try new things. We can't wait to see what God does in his life.